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Camp War Eagle sessions began May 28, bringing thousands of incoming freshmen to the Plains for their first experience as students.
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Camp War Eagle sessions began May 28, bringing thousands of incoming freshmen to the Plains for their first experience as students.
According to Auburn University Emergency Management, a hard freeze warning is in effect for the Auburn area Wednesday night. The National Weather Service recommends wrapping pipes in insulation to prevent the pipes from freezing as temperatures drop, checking for fire hazards within heat sources and wearing layered clothing. The National Weather Service also recommends keeping pets indoors and to keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in case weather impacts travel. Auburn University Emergency Management posted a link via their Twitter account to NOAA home and travel safety tips.
Military Advanced Education selected Auburn University as a top school for veterans in the 2015 Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges & Universities. The Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges and Universities evaluated schools based on their military culture, financial aid, flexibility, on-campus support and online support services. Auburn University provides a resource center for veterans that assists veteran students in all the areas the MAE guide evaluates. The resource center has been established for three years. Within that time, Auburn is among the top 15 percent of 2,800 schools that provide veterans resource centers. Michael Broome, veteran and senior in finance, said he helps students. "As a work study, I help prepare students' files for certification and assist students in using the computer resources we have," Broome said. According to Johnny Green, director of the Auburn University Veterans Resource Center, Auburn sets itself apart in its services to veterans with its focus on offering counseling, student assistance and academic support to veterans in transition. "Auburn has a sense of patriotism and core values of community that appeal to veterans," Green said. According to Green, Auburn has more than 800 veteran students currently enrolled. "We're very excited to have been ranked so highly," Green said. "I was recently at Ft. Benning, and the director of educational services on base remarked that Auburn was 'the real deal,' so I think we'll see a positive impact on recruitment as we continue as an institution to provide more services to the veterans." Two thirds of Auburn's students are financially covered by the post-9/11 GI Bill, and the other one third are covered by the Montgomery GI Bill, according to Green. Belinda Lang, veteran and resource center work study, said going back to college can be difficult for some veterans. "A lot of times veterans who make the transition back to an institution feel unwelcome," Lang said. "Some institutions are less military friendly. Auburn, however, holds the reputation as a military-friendly university."
According to enrollment statistics 38 percent of Auburn students come from out of state. However, there is a small percentage of students, often referred to as Auburnites, who you won't find at the Atlanta airport trying to get home on breaks. Instead they'll be right here on the Plains that they have called home their entire lives. The U.S. News and World Report ranked Auburn, as one of the best places to live in the U.S. for its "Southern charm and collegiate vigor." Abria Grimmet, freshman in undeclared sciences and math, said someone she knows inspired her to go to Auburn. "Growing up in a college town allowed me to meet a diverse population of people," Grimmet said. "My lifelong love for Auburn probably started with Project Uplift. By having a close relationship with someone who attended Auburn allowed me to obtain a stronger passion for the college and hopes that I would have the same experiences as my big sister." The residents of Auburn include the children of professors and have had their first glimpses of college long before their college years. According to Chandler Mulvaney, junior in agricultural communications, there was no better place to gain this insight. "Ever since I was a young boy, I would go into work once or twice a week with my dad and spend the day shadowing him and look up to all the students in his classes, thinking and dreaming about my time as a college student," Mulvaney said. "Not only was it attending my dad's classes, but it was going to Auburn football games, playing baseball in the Auburn community during the spring and fall and just spending time on ag hill made my love for Auburn continue to grow throughout the years and allowed me to appreciate all of Auburn's storied traditions so much more." Both Mulvaney and Grimmet said their independence has not been adversely affected by their decision to stay close to home for college. "My parents have always trusted me to make the right decisions so my independence came more from age than my college experience," Grimmet said. From hiking a trail in Chewacla State Park to rolling the trees at Toomer's, Auburn provides numerous recreational activities and traditions that attract out of state students. Devon Brake, freshman in special education, is from out of state. "I felt at home with the Auburn Family," Brake said. "Personally I wanted to go far away for college, but if I had grown up in Auburn I would assume that I would go to the University because I would be a born Auburn fan and future student."
Kylee Wofford received her undergraduate degree in musical theatre from Auburn in 2011. A few years later, she would be featured in a commercial as a Nike model running across television screens nationwide. Kylee made the decision to launch her career as a model and actress by moving to Los Angeles. "I had a lot of support from friends and family, so I didn't have anything holding me back and I knew it was what I wanted to do," Kylee said. "I didn't want to settle. I wanted to put all of my energy into what I really cared about." Amelia Wofford, Kylee's mother, said she was surprised by her daughter's career choice. "A few months before she graduated from Auburn, she told me she wanted to go to LA and put more of a focus on the film industry as opposed to musical theatre," Amelia said. "I was taken aback, but I felt compelled to support her. I told her, 'We're behind you.'" Since her move, Kylee has been in commercials for brands such as Nike, LensCrafters and the Wildlife Conservation Society. She was also in an NBC commercial for the Boston Marathon. Most recently Kylee said she has been doing print ads for a new hair care line. "I feel the more active I am the more I will achieve," Kylee said. "I still feel like I have a long way to go in my career. I feel like nothing is enough. I always want more." According to Kylee's uncle, Tom Wofford, Auburn alumni and founder of Actors Theatre of Alabama, Kylee's talent was evident even as a child. "She sang 'Over the Rainbow' in the part of Dorothy when she was young," Tom said. "It's a difficult song to sing but she was pitch perfect. She could hold a stage even then. It's been great to see her get high profile work in LA. I had friends calling to tell me they had seen the billboards, so it was pretty big news around our house." Kylee said she felt her Auburn experience prepared her for the success she has earned. "I owe so much to the theatre department at Auburn," Kylee said. "My professors Joseph Bates, Heather May, Dan LaRocque and Daydrie Hague all really believed in me. I had a great acting career at Auburn thanks to my professors who gave me so many opportunities." Kylee said her ultimate goal is to be consistently working as a model or actor. "It's very competitive to make this your full-time career," Kylee said. Kylee said she continues to embody the Auburn spirit by living by the famous Auburn Creed. "I am inspired by the part of the creed that says, 'I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn,'" Kylee said. "'Therefore, I believe in work -- hard work.' I love the whole creed, but that line is definitely what I live my life by. There's just something genuine about the love the Auburn Family has, and I'm so honored to be a part of this family."
Bethany Broderick- Graduate student in technical professional writing
Zack Ogles, University agronomy and soils researcher, is using research to bring edamame, also known as soybean, production to Alabama in collaboration with agronomy and soils professors David Weaver and Elizabeth Guertal. Ogles said edamame was first known in the United States as a side dish to sushi in Japanese restaurants, and its popularity continues to grow as health-food lovers discover the rich protein and vitamin content within edamame pods. "Popularity has increased over the past decade between 10 and 15 percent per year," Ogles said. Alabama's soybean producers accounted for 9.74 million bushels of soybeans in 2011. The primary uses of soybeans are oil, livestock feed and food items, such as tofu. "We are trying to find the best production methods for edamame," Ogles said. "If Alabama farmers want to grow edamame, we want to be able to tell them how to do that by researching what practices work best in this particular climate. Very little has been done in Alabama as far as research on edamame production prior to this." Ogles said he received his bachelor's degree from Auburn in agronomy and soils before graduating from the horticulture master's degree program. "I'm interested in the science of food production," Ogles said. "This research with edamame is a good fit for me because it is a cross between row crop and vegetable crop production, making it more inclusive." Weaver and Guertal are co-advising Ogles in his research. Weaver said he has been researching soybeans for 33 years at Auburn. "My experience in soybean production is focused on soybean commodities and genetic research," Weaver said. Weaver received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in agronomy from the University of Georgia and his doctorate from Purdue University. The edamame research project began at the University last year. "We plan to have taste testing done of the edamame we produce sampled at local farmer's markets soon," Ogles said. Ogles said if his research is successful, it is possible edamame production will expand in Alabama, creating a market for edamame producers. Joni Richards, professor in agricultural communications, said she believes this research will impact a wide range of people. "I am very proud that edamame research is being pioneered at Auburn," Richards said. "I believe this research is definitely beneficial not only to the College of Agriculture, but also to the Auburn Family as a whole and consumers at local markets."
The top 20 finalists for Miss Auburn 2015 were called out Monday, Nov.10 on Cater Hall Lawn. "The first round of interviews were pretty general," said Lauren Romano, Miss Auburn 2015 candidate and junior in elementary education. "They just asked how I felt about Auburn, so it wasn't anything too bad or too intimidating. They just wanted to see if you could represent Auburn well." Applicants interviewed earlier today to determine the top 20 finalists, beginning a selection process which will continue tomorrow with interviews from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. "I was honestly very shocked (to make the top 20), I wasn't expecting it," said Kyndal Tarziers, Miss Auburn 2015 candidate and junior in psychology. "Today I was really nervous for my interview, but I came here with my friends and I was like whatever the plan is for my life, that's what it'll be, so I'm happy to be here." Friends and fellow students gathered to support candidates as the names were announced. "I feel super honored," said Catherine Taylor, Miss Auburn 2015 candidate and Spanish and pre-pharmacy major. "This isn't something that all of Auburn gets to do so I feel super honored to even make it this far and represent something so awesome." Tuesday, Nov. 11 interviews will determine the top five candidates who will be called out on Cater Hall Lawn Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Miss Auburn top 20 candidates: Catherine Taylor Ashley Abbott Lindsey Conry Lauren Jones Ann Nunnelley Ellie Inman Sara Bedsole Kyndel Tarziers Dae Jackson Lauren Hancock Emily Kennedy Elizabeth Moody Libby Knizley Mi'a Callens Macey Cleary Alana Broe Caroline Beauchaine Danielle Guy Michaela Fendley Lauren Romano
The Auburn Connects Program presented William Kamkwamba, author of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," in a lecture event at the Foy Auditorium as a part of the Auburn University Common Book Program. "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" is a New York Times non-fiction best seller and has received international praise. The book is co-authored by Bryan Mealer. During the lecture, Kamkwamba told a story of how he saved his village from drought and famine. Kamkwamba said he utilized scrap yard materials to construct windmills. "We have enough wind in Malwai and I was thinking, 'What can I do to use that wind so we can have something,'" Kamkwamba said. Earkayla Thompson, freshman in global studies, said Kamkwamba's book inspired her. "What I took from reading Kamkwamba's book is that you should always believe in yourself and utilize your abilities to make the world a better place," Thompson said. Many professors from a variety of colleges and departments either required or offered extra credit for students to attend the event. Alex Crowder, freshman in fisheries, said he enjoyed the book. "I think it's applicable to students from all backgrounds," Crowder said.
The Auburn University Black Student Union hosted Jazz and Poetry Night at the Auburn Arena featuring the talent of Auburn students with a passion for expressing their artistic capabilities through the mediums of music and the poetry. "Events such as this give students the opportunity to experience jazz culture and connect with others who have similar interests," said Terrence Howard, junior in fine Arts who shared his poem "My Spoken Words." Jazz entertainment was provided by Fred Spraggins and Company Ban, setting the mood for poems including Njeri Bennet's spoken word "My Community." Bennet's spoken word encouraged members of the current generation to make a change in their community at Auburn. "I appreciate the style of Njeri Bennet's work for its originality and truth," said Yasmin Maddox, freshman in biology. Historically jazz and poetry have been connected by their philosophical messages and lyricism. Being able to combine music and poetry to convey ideas individuals feel are important to their generation creates a sense of belonging among those involved in the arts. The Black Student Union gives Auburn students the chance to become a part of this community of artists each year by hosting Jazz and Poetry Night as a social event. "By hosting the Jazz and Poetry Night recurrently each fall we are able to showcase the talent of our student body and promote our organization," said Janneese Hoagland, Black Student Union member and junior in media studies.